Michigan State Football: 3 reasons Mel Tucker won’t leave for LSU job

1. Tucker has proven he can compete at Michigan State

When a coach is approached by a powerhouse program and is offered a job, it’s likely because that program believes it can offer an opportunity to compete that his current school cannot.

Some examples would be Vanderbilt’s James Franklin being poached by Penn State, Brady Hoke being persuaded to leave San Diego State for Michigan, Tom Herman leaving Houston for Texas, and even Tucker leaving Colorado for Michigan State. There is a larger opportunity for success at all of the programs these coaches left for and that’s why it was an easier decision.

Two decades ago, Nick Saban left Michigan State for LSU because he knew he could win there much easier compared to in East Lansing for a program that hadn’t been nationally relevant in quite some time.

Tucker is going to be approached by LSU but he’s proven that he can compete at a high level in East Lansing and push for a playoff spot. Mark Dantonio did it with lower-ranked recruits and Tucker is already 7-0 in year two without his guys on the roster. His Spartans are ranked No. 9 in the country and there’s talk about Michigan State playing for a Big Ten title in year two of Tucker.

While LSU can offer plenty of resources and it has a track record of national titles since 2000, Michigan State has the ability to make playoff pushes and Tucker has even said he wants to bring a national title to East Lansing.

Michigan State does have quality resources, the football facilities are being upgraded, and he has the athletic director he wanted and all the job security. What more could a coach ask for?